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A816 RYW

1983 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,959 mi
Last recorded78,959 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1983 Honda Civic55,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA816 RYW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 78,959 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 78,849 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 78,849 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 78,764 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 78,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 78,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear suspension arms deteriorating?

Pass 24 Feb 2010 78,419 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 78,298 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 78,298 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 78,246 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 78,246 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 78,107 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 78,107 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 77,923 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear trailing arms showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2006 77,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear trailing arms showing signs of corrosion

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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A816 RYW is a 1983 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 55,635 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A816 RYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 43 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A816 RYW registered?

A816 RYW is a 1983 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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